VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of the global electric vehicle (EV) leader VinFast, has signed Dealer Partner Agreements with 13 leading dealer groups. This strategic move aims to establish 32 dealerships across 27 cities nationwide. These collaborations are a crucial step in VinFast’s plan to expand its footprint in India.
The partnerships underscore VinFast’s commitment to building a robust 3S (Sales, Service, Spares) network. This will ensure a strong retail and service presence across the country. Furthermore, it lays the groundwork for the highly anticipated pre-booking of the VF 6 and VF 7 electric SUVs, set to begin on July 15. By the end of 2025, VinFast aims to establish a total of 35 dealerships across India.
Mr. Pham Sanh Chau, CEO, VinFast Asia, shared his thoughts at the agreement signing ceremony. He stated,
“We are pleased to partner with India’s most respected Dealer Partner Groups as part of our comprehensive strategy to establish a wide-reach, high-quality retail and service network”.
He also emphasized,
“This partnership reinforces our focus on delivering an elevated EV experience backed by reliability, customer trust, and service excellence”.
A Widespread Network Across India
VinFast has strategically selected the initial set of dealership locations. These include key urban and emerging EV markets such as Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Cochin, Bhubaneshwar, Trivandrum, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Surat, Calicut, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Shimla, Agra, Jhansi, Gwalior, Vapi, Baroda, and Goa. The company based these selections on factors like growing EV adoption, infrastructure readiness, and strong demand potential. This approach ensures wide accessibility and seamless customer support from the outset.
The selected partners are among India’s most respected automotive dealership groups. They are known for their deep market presence and long-standing customer trust. Each facility will feature showrooms, service workshops, and readily available spare parts. This comprehensive setup will ensure that VinFast customers enjoy a seamless ownership experience at every touchpoint. These dealer-operated outlets will also play a pivotal role in delivering VinFast’s global service standards to Indian consumers.
Here’s a breakdown of the planned dealership locations and their respective regional partners:
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Delhi, Gurugram, and Noida
- Delhi: North Region, Partner Group: Pasco Group
- Gurugram: North Region, Partner Group: Pasco Group
- Noida: North Region, Partner Group: KB Group
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad
- Chennai: South Region, Partner Group: Maansarovar Group
- Bengaluru: South Region, Partner Group: Raja Group
- Hyderabad: South Region, Partner Group: Nanesh Automotive
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Pune, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad
- Pune: West Region, Partner Group: Dhone Group
- Jaipur: (Implicitly West/North, not specified in table, but listed city). Partner Groups for West/North: Dhone Group, Harsolia Group, Navjivan Group, Pasco Group, Dev Bhoomi Group, KB Group.
- Ahmedabad: West Region, Partner Groups: Harsolia Group, Navjivan Group
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Kolkata, Cochin, and Bhubaneshwar
- Kolkata: East Region, Partner Group: Bagaria Group
- Cochin: South Region, Partner Group: EVM Group
- Bhubaneshwar: East Region, Partner Group: Stratevista Automobiles
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Trivandrum, Chandigarh, and Lucknow
- Trivandrum: South Region, Partner Group: EVM Group
- Chandigarh: North Region, Partner Group: Pasco Group
- Lucknow: North Region, Partner Group: KB Group
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Coimbatore, Surat, and Calicut
- Coimbatore: South Region, Partner Group: Maansarovar Group
- Calicut: South Region, Partner Group: EVM Group
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Shimla
- Vijayawada: South Region, Partner Group: CASA Group
- Shimla: North Region, Partner Group: Dev Bhoomi Group
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Agra, Jhansi, and Gwalior
VinFast Dealerships Coming to Vapi, Baroda, and Goa
- Vapi: West Region, Partner Groups: Dhone Group, Harsolia Group, Navjivan Group
- Baroda: West Region, Partner Groups: Harsolia Group, Navjivan Group
- Goa: (Implicitly West, not specified in table, but listed city). Partner Groups for West: Dhone Group, Harsolia Group, Navjivan Group.
A Holistic Ecosystem for India
Alongside its retail expansion, VinFast is also ramping up its ecosystem development in India. This effort receives support from several key strategic partnerships. The company has partnered with Global Assure for 24/7 roadside assistance, dedicated call center support, and mobile service. Additionally, VinFast has teamed up with myTVS and RoadGrid to establish a pan-India EV Charging solution and service network, ensuring quick and reliable aftersales support. For sustainable high-voltage battery recycling and repurposing solutions, VinFast has joined hands with BatX Energies. These collaborations reflect VinFast’s holistic approach to providing responsible, scalable, and customer-first mobility solutions specifically tailored for the Indian market.
Paving the Way for VF 6 and VF 7
VinFast previously showcased its VF 6 and VF 7 premium electric SUVs at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. This demonstrated the company’s strong intent to bring advanced EV solutions to the Indian market. With a sharp focus on network readiness and strategic ecosystem partnerships, VinFast is steadily building a strong foundation for a long-term, sustainable presence in one of the world’s most dynamic EV markets. Furthermore, the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, is set to be inaugurated soon, further reinforcing its commitment to India.
About VinFast
VinFast (NASDAQ: VFS), a subsidiary of Vingroup JSC, one of Vietnam’s largest conglomerates, is a pure-play electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer. Its mission is to make EVs accessible to everyone. VinFast’s product lineup currently includes a wide range of electric SUVs, e-scooters, and e-buses. The company is actively pursuing its next growth phase through rapid expansion of its distribution and dealership network globally. It is also increasing its manufacturing capacities, with a focus on key markets across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How many dealerships is VinFast planning to open in India initially? A: VinFast has signed agreements for 32 dealerships across 27 cities initially. They aim to establish 35 dealerships across India by the end of 2025.
Q2: When do pre-bookings for the VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 begin? A: Pre-bookings for the VF 6 and VF 7 are scheduled to begin on July 15.
Q3: Which major cities will have initial VinFast dealerships? A: Initial dealerships will be established in key cities including Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata, among others.
Q4: What kind of service network will VinFast establish in India? A: VinFast is establishing a robust 3S (Sales, Service, Spares) network. This includes showrooms, service workshops, and spare parts availability at each facility.
Q5: What strategic partnerships has VinFast formed for its ecosystem in India? A: VinFast has partnered with Global Assure for 24/7 roadside assistance , myTVS and RoadGrid for EV charging and service networks , and BatX Energies for battery recycling and repurposing solutions. Sources
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